Product Development Engineer – Connector Technology
AFL
- Duncan, SC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Flexible time off policy
- A hybrid office schedule for qualifying employees
- 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
- Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
- Opportunities for career advance with an industry leading company!
- Design and develop new OSP (Outside Plant) and ISP (Inside Plant) fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies utilizing advanced 3D modeling and analysis software
- Cross functional team leadership interacting with Product Line Managers, Applications Engineers, Market Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Designers and Patent Attorneys during all phases of product development and to support existing products.
- Contribute to major testing, process, materials, capital, and quality improvement projects
- Gain and apply comprehensive understanding of fiber optic product installation, test and application methods to all new product development projects
- Coordinate and build engineering prototypes for design verification testing
- Conduct post design verification testing analysis, as needed, to identify potential design improvement opportunities
- Apply DFM/DFA principles (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly)
- Completes DFMEA/PFMEA (Design/Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis)
- Provide internal and external customers with product design, applications, and fiber expertise as needed
- Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL
- Perform other product development related duties as requested, directed or assigned
- Self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve even the most challenging environments with limited supervision.
- Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills who is comfortable in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment.
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in and lead self-directed teams / strong leadership skills
- Strong organization skills; ability to manage multiple projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- 5+ years of Product Development Experience
- 3+ years Project Management Experience
- 5+ years of applicable inside plant and outside plant fiber connector and cable assembly product knowledge to include uses, applications, standards, and industry trends
- 5+ years of fiber optic connector design experience
- Knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and file management systems, SolidWorks preferred
- Knowledge of US Patent System
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications
- Normal office environment, hybrid work schedule